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Two CFA Interns Recognized

CAMBRIA COUNTY--- Two former Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Youth Philanthropy Interns were honored with a national award for the radio documentary, "An Unlikely Oasis in Johnstown, PA – Tranquility Gardens." This recognition comes as both an honor and surprise…

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Making Waves

CAMBRIA/SOMERSET COUNTY--- A program geared towards making a difference in teenagers’ lives along with cleaning up the environment is making waves in the film community. Ian Smith, program coordinator of First Waves, said they have finished editing the movie that…

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Students Take the Lead

BEDFORD COUNTY--- More than 250 students from the Bedford County area have successfully completed the Youth Leadership Bedford County program.  This has been an active –month servant leadership development program for 10th graders in the county. “This will be the…

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Tomahawks Help Boost Memorial Game

CAMBRIA COUNTY---March 19, 2016, was the ninth year for the Brad Wess Memorial Hockey game. Each year the game is put on by the Forest Hills Hockey Boosters. Win or lose it’s not about winning for these hockey players. It…

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$5,000 Donation to Area High School

CAMBRIA --- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies’ Trojan College Access Fund recently received a $5,000 check from Waste Management. The intent of this fund is to provide scholarships to students committed to furthering their education beyond high school, thus…

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Seniors: Looking for an Internship?

CAMBRIA-SOMERSET-BEDFORD --- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is excited to invite current high school seniors from Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset counties (with a passion for community involvement, public relations, and current events) to apply for the 2016 Youth Philanthropy…

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Walking in a Child’s Shoes

BEDFORD, CAMBRIA, SOMERSET -- “A mom told me that her kids were so touched that individuals they don’t know cared about them and their needs,” said Kara Ketley, Director of United Methodist Human Services. “That’s why we do this.” Project…

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Cambria County Child Advocacy Center

Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. ** Cambria County Child Advocacy Center Fund The intent of this fund is to support the effort of the Cambria County Multidisciplinary Team…

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Helping Hands

BOSWELL -- Helping Hands Food Pantry, in Boswell, will serve about 100 children each week this school year through its Backpack Program. “These kids are hungry. There are no jobs around here and it’s my mission to help feed these…

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